The conference will be held at the RWTH Aachen University SuperC. Aachen is the western-most city of Germany close to Belgium and the Netherlands and is easily accessible from countries by plane, train or car (see website).

Aachen is one of the historical major cities in the west of Germany and is particularly known as the ancient resident of Charlemagne (747 – 814 AD). The urban history of its foundation dates back to the Neolithic Age when the first population was established in this region. The cultural heritage evolves multifaceted, caused by historical events and architectural significant buildings. Formerly a place of coronation to 30 German Kings (936 – 1531 AD), now well known as a health resort and spa based on hot and sulfate water sources which were already used during Roman occupation.

Aachen Cathedral ((c) Andreas Herrmann / ats)

There are still parts of historical buildings which are integrated and restored in downtown, especially in the Aachen Cathedral. Since 1349 Aachen is also known as a place of pilgrimage when the Cathedral presents its four relics of Christianity to the pilgrims every seven years.

Aachen theatre ((c) Andreas Herrmann / ats)

The urban history of Aachen can be explored in the “Centre Charlemagne”. In addition to historical sights there are also museums like “Ludwigforum” and “Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum” in which, among other things, contemporary art is exhibited. “CHIO”—the World Equestrian Festival is an eminently respectable event which takes place in Aachen Soers yearly. Aachen as a health resort and spa is represented by the “Carolus Therme”, which uses the hot and sulfate water spring for its baths. Aachen’s geographical position in the tri-border region of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium as well as the bordering countryside of the Venn, the Voreifel and the Ardennes provide a beautiful landscape to Aachen.

Elisenbrunnen ((c) Andreas Herrmann / ats)

With over 240 thousand inhabitants Aachen is not only a culturally attractive city but due to the RWTH University also a distinguished high-technology and educational location.

Aachen historic center ((c) Bernd Schröder / ats)

The cornerstone for this notable university was officially placed by Prince Wilhelm I. on 15 May 1865 for the "Royal Rhine-Westphalian Polytechnical University," where the main building is constructed in the Templergraben presently. The first dedication of the university took place on 10 October 1870 with 32 professors and 223 male students under the direction of principal August von Kaven. Since then, the school of engineering established itself as a prestigious technical university with university regulations and organizational structure and thus to a university with increasing competence in science and research. With nine faculties, 260 Institutes, more than 500 professors and over 40,000 students, the “Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule” Aachen increases considerably and develops to be the largest University in technical study programs in Germany and to be one of the largest traditional universities in Europe.

If you chose "Hotel ibis Marschiertor" for your stay in Aachen, please note that the rooms with the abovementioned prices are only available for bookings before July 23, 2018 and cannot be booked via online reservation services. Please contact the hotel by phone or e-mail and indicate the keyword "Eucomes 2018".

We also recommend the following hotels, which offer reasonably priced rooms.

- Railway connection to Aachen with change at Düsseldorf Central Station

Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) (85 km, Germany)

- Railway connection to Aachen with change at Cologne Central Station

Local Airports

Liege airport (LGG) (60 km, Belgium)

- Transfer from airport to the railway station only by taxicab.

Maastricht-Aachen Airport (MST) (40 km, Netherlands)

- Transfer by bus from the airport to Aachen is available. Please check the airport website

Arrival by train(c) Bauer und Kirch GmbH

Aachen main station (Aachen Hauptbahnhof) is conveniently connected to the stations in Cologne and Düsseldorf via ICE, IC and regional trains. Please check www.bahn.de for timetables and tickets. Note: It is not usual in Germany to buy train tickets on-board. You are supposed to buy your ticket at the station or online before boarding.

Aachen main station is also connected to the Thalys high speed train from Paris via Brussels.